A5064398977- Family and Disability Support Research
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Child Welfare and Adoption
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Educational and Psychological Assessments
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Social Work Education and Practice
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Sex work and related issues
- Veterinary medicine and infectious diseases
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2025
Illinois College
2025
University of Illinois Chicago
2020-2024
University of North Florida
2024
University of Sioux Falls
2018-2019
University of South Dakota
2018-2019
Temple University
2015-2017
Temple College
2015-2017
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
2016
Youth & Family Services
2014
Aim People with autism spectrum disorders ( ASD s) experience disparities in health. An important but overlooked risk factor for health the population is adverse childhood experiences ACE s). The purpose of this study was to identify prevalence s among families children and without , using a population‐based sample. Method Data from 2011 2012 National Survey Child Health were analyzed estimate age 3 17 years =1611; estimated population=1 165 34). child's status obtained parent report;...
Depression is a major global health concern expected to worsen by 2030. In 2019, 28 million individuals were affected depressive disorders. Dietary and supplemental vitamins show overall favorable preventative therapeutic effects on depression. B are crucial for neurological function mood regulation. Deficiencies in these linked Studies individual promise improving symptoms, particularly thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate. Vitamin C deficiency may heighten but its exact role not fully...
Despite the prevalence of depressive disorders among youth, there is no health system model to address prevention these disorders. With goal creating effective, tolerable, and scalable interventions for adolescent depression, we have fielded three randomized clinical trials, centered in care delivery organizations that use a whole-of-society approach: (a) Path 2 Purpose (N = 664), comparing Competent Adulthood Transition with Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic, Interpersonal Training...
This study aimed to examine the prevalence of victimization among a United States-wide cohort youth with disabilities (YWD) investigated for maltreatment in child welfare system (CWS) and their correlation mental health.Data were drawn from baseline interviews second National Survey Child Adolescent Well-Being, national representative survey involved CWS. Interviews took place between 2008 2009 included 675 youth, 11-17 years old residing biological families across 83 counties nationwide....
Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to identify injunctive norms for cyberbullying prevention among youths, parents, and primary care providers, as well barriers preventive behaviours. Methods Semi‐structured interviews on the topic were conducted with 29 adolescents, 13 paediatricians, 15 parents recruited from 3 sites. Transcripts coded themes related various stakeholders' perceived roles in Results Participants reported perceptions that youths should intervene moment get...
Men who have sex with men (MSM) and are living HIV reported high rates of intimate partner violence (IPV) substance use. We examined relationships between accumulative IPV, incidents numbers substances used. One hundred twenty Taiwanese MSM completed a cross-sectional survey. Accumulative IPV was assessed by summing the number 15 types experienced in previous year; use measured any alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs during week. In multivariate analysis, not associated tobacco but positively...
Abstract OBJECTIVE. We investigated the mental health impact of participation for youth with disabilities (YWD) in child welfare system who had experienced victimization previous year. METHOD. Nationally representative data were obtained from second National Survey Child and Adolescent Well-Being. Our sample consisted 247 YWD ages 11–17 yr. Multivariable probit regression analysis a robust variance estimator used to test relationships among disability status, participation, clinical...
Aim The aim of this study was to assess the role disability and victimization in young people's participation developmentally salient activities by analyzing a nationally representative group people from child welfare system ( CWS ). Method Data were obtained interviews with their parents, recorded second National Survey Child Adolescent Well‐Being NSCAW II sample consisted 405 females 270 males, ranging age 11 17 years (mean 13y 6mo), residing families throughout USA . relationships among...
Objective: The primary purpose of this study is to examine the experience parents with a serious mental illness custody challenges outside child protective services (CPS) system. Methods: Interview data from 596 illnesses were obtained in national survey. Survey questions assessed presence illness, parenting status, experiences CPS, and other they may have experienced. Results: One third respondents experienced non-CPS challenge, most had their health issues brought up proceedings. Certain...
Abstract Date Presented 4/1/2017 Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) may pose a significant barrier to timely diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. children. By identifying ACEs early in family’s history, occupational therapy practitioners have the opportunity reduce family stress and support parents meeting their children’s treatment needs. Primary Author Speaker: Kristin Berg Additional Authors Speakers: Beth Pfeiffer Contributing Authors: Cheng-Shi Shiu, Kruti Acharya, Michael...
The aim of this study was to explore the instruction social determinants health (SDOH) for people with disabilities (PWD) in doctor physical therapy (DPT) education programs.
The present study examined the association between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and body mass index (BMI) status among children youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), role of characteristics lifestyle factors in predicting BMI. Data from 2016–2020 National Survey Children's Health were utilized. Key variables included: ACEs, BMI status, level functional impairment, depression, weekly physical activity, daily screen time. Multivariable ordinal logistic regression analyses used...
Introduction Children and youth on the autism spectrum their families use health educational services to address complex needs. They primary care in medical home, as endorsed by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). can also for cognitive, social, adaptive skill development, beginning early intervention through transition postsecondary or vocational roles. Medical are organized delivered separate systems, thereby placing responsibility coordinating these families. Methods Pooled data from...